Twenty - First Century? Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Exercising rights, God-given and those of our Constitution,
enjoying the spiritual freedom and all others mandated by
our forefathers before us.

Always wondering why other countries don't follow our ex-
ample with moral and ethical laws, then realizing that the
U.S. has gone down another path.

One of immorality, side-stepping ethics, in return becoming
corrupt and greedy, depending too much on materialistic
gains instead of spiritual, religious or family bonds.

It's sad that this has happened in the twenty-first century,
for our children are the ones being hurt by this change,
innocent, pure children left to fend for themselves.

Feeling unloved and uncared for by their parents, many couples
not being married, going from one partner to another, no other
plan or goal in place.

Their children scared, confused, wondering if they will be
replaced just as easily in the long run, parents don't think,
as they continue ignoring needs of their children in preference
to their own.

It's hard for me as an adult and parent to understand this imm-
orality, yet it continues to mount and surge throughout the
world.

Can't even imagine what it's doing to the children having to
live in this empty and lonely environment with no positive
reinforcement or unconditional love.